English Explanatory Dictionary

infamy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being infamous.
  2. A reprehensible occurrence or situation.
  3. A stigma attaching to a person's character that disqualifies them from being a witness.

Pronunciation

/ˈɪnfəmi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-infamy.wav

Word forms

infamy infamies

Etymology

From late Middle English infamie, from Old French infamie, from Latin īnfāmia (“infamy”), from īnfāmis (“infamous”), from in- (“not”) + fāma (“fame, renown”). Displaced native Old English unhlīsa (literally “bad fame”).

Synonyms

disgrace dishonor ignominy notoriety unfame discredit disesteem disfavour dishonour disrepute ill fame ill repute infamy outrage wrong atrocity depravity iniquity turpitude wickedness

Related words

fame infamous

Derived words

infamize
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